Events

Premiere – the musical for babies “A-Ū!”

The musical performance for babies, “A-Ū!”, is an immersive journey through the theater for our youngest audience members (6–24 months). The performance invites parents and their little ones to immerse themselves in the gentle atmosphere of the forest: meet a fox, a bird, a hedgehog, and mysterious fireflies, hear their songs, and experience how the forest differs between day and night.

The performance is designed to stimulate all of the baby’s senses—hearing, sight, and touch—encourage emotional expression, strengthen the bond between parents and children, and foster a child’s first encounter with the theater. It is a safe, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing introduction to the performing arts.

The music for the performance is composed by Gytis Šimelionis, and the program also features live performances of classical pieces—Edvard Grieg’s “Morning” and Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.”

“Early artistic experiences, participation in cultural activities with the family, the quality of artistic events attended, and the attendance habits formed in childhood continue into adulthood and become the driving force behind adults’ engagement in the arts and culture” (Elsley, McMellon 2010: 19–20).

Creative Team

Director – Evelina Šimelionė
Composer – Gytis Šimelionis
Starring KJT actors: Rugilė Latvėnaitė, Vaiva Kvedaravičiūtė, Aurimas Bareikis, and Laima Akstinaitė.
Puppet designer – Lina Drižiūtė Malinauskienė
Set design – Remigijus Jančauskas
Psychological consultant – Vika Gridiajeva
Illustrator – Berta Bocullo

Duration: 30 min.
After the performance, there will be 15 min. for free exploration and play.
Recommended for children aged 6–36 months.

The production was funded by the Klaipėda City Municipality
. The theater’s activities are funded by the Lithuanian Council
for Culture. The theater is managed by SDG.